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Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs in what region of the body?
Oh honey, carpal tunnel syndrome isn't a tropical vacation spot, it's a pesky little condition that affects the wrist. So, to answer your question, carpal tunnel syndrome occurs in the wrist region of the body. Hope that clears things up for you!
Can wrist rests protect from carpal tunnel syndrome?
Yes, wrist rests can indeed protect someone from the carpal tunnel syndrome because the repetitive motion ends up tiring the wrist; however, wrist rests ones wrist be more relaxed.
Is it possible to have Carpal tunnel syndrome on your whole arm and legs?
No. "Carpal" refers to the bones in the hands. Carpal tunnel syndrome only affects from the wrist/s forward to the fingers and nowhere else. Believe me, I know because I had it as well as the surgery in both hands to correct it.
Is the wrist the only place you get carpal tunnel?
That's right, carpal tunnel syndrome is an ailment of the wrist only.
Does turner syndrome occur in boys?
No, Turner syndrome affects girls.
What is the difference between carpal tunnel and arthritis?
Carpal tunnel is the name of the anatomy of your wrist. If you are talking about the actual syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, it is caused by compression of the median nerve that runs through the "carpal tunnel" in your wrist. Arthritis is a general term that has to do with inflammation of a joint. This is where the joint surface becomes rough and therefore can cause pain as the 2 joint surfaces can no longer glide over each other.If someone has arthritis of the wrist bones, this may put them at risk for getting carpal tunnel syndrome because the nerve may have less space in the 'tunnel' and get crowded causing the compression of the median nerve. It is particularly prevalent in the case of rheumatoid arthritis as this is an inflammatory disease and the inflammation put extra pressure on the nerves passing through the carpel tunnel.
Why right wrist and hand rigidity?
Carpel tunnel syndrome causes a wrist and hand to be stiff and sore. Tendonitis of the wrist, sprains, and arthritis can also cause a hand and wrist to swell, be sore, and stiff.
Which is the best wrist angle while typing to prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
The best angle would be when your wrist and your forearm is in line.
Is there a certain population the Marfan syndrome affects more prevalently?
Marfan syndrome affects men and women of all ethnic backgrounds equally.
What effects on an individual does downs syndrome cause?
Down syndrome mainly affects the persons physical features but it also affects their learning abilities.
Definition of carpul tunnel syndrome exactly?
It is the compression or compromise of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist area. The anatomical name of the wrist is called the carpal tunnel...if you have symptoms of numbness and tingling of the first 2 or 3 fingers (usually worse at night) and some wrist hand pain then you might have the "syndrome", hence the name carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS
What does CREST syndrome do?
It affects the connective tissue
